AC Cover Sizing Guide

Getting the size wrong is the most common mistake with an AC cover — too small and it won't fit, too tight and you choke the airflow the unit needs to run properly. Here's how to measure yours correctly.

What to measure

Measure your outdoor condenser at its widest, deepest and tallest points — including any brackets, pipes or fan housing that stick out past the main body. Add 20–30mm clearance on each face so the cover doesn't restrict airflow.

Match your measurements to our sizes

Size Max width Max depth Max height
Small 800 mm 550 mm 600 mm
Medium 950 mm 550 mm 700 mm
Large 1000 mm 550 mm 900 mm
Extra Large 1200 mm 550 mm 1000 mm

General guide by unit type

  • Small: compact single-split units — apartments, townhouses.
  • Medium: our most common size — standard single or twin-split systems on most homes.
  • Large: bigger single-splits or multi-fan condensers on larger homes.
  • Extra Large: commercial-grade condensers, ducted systems, large multi-split setups.

When in doubt, size up

A cover with more clearance than the unit strictly needs still works fine. A cover that's too tight will restrict airflow and can affect how efficiently the unit runs. If your measurements land between two sizes, go with the larger one.

Every cover is laser-cut aluminium, powder-coated for the outdoors, and made to order in Cape Town — 15–20 working days, flat-packed with a 10-minute pop-rivet assembly. Still not sure? Contact us with your measurements and we'll confirm the right size.

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